Remembering Stanley Kunitz

Stanley Kunitz was the oldest living poet included in The Oxford Book of American Poetry. [He is also, sadly, the second poet to have passed since the book appeared. Barbara Guest died earlier this year.] We will miss him, but the knowledge of a long life lived well is a strong consolation. Stanley’s poetry has given and will continue to give pleasure to readers. And his legacy as an instructor goes on. The many students he taught will cherish his memory. He set a noble example.

– David Lehman